WTRSS Operations Lead

Prattwhitney; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to drive mission planning, execution and oversight of defence trials from Mawson Lakes, SA. You will coordinate with the Operations Manager, the customer and key stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient delivery and alignment with program objectives.

The role requires strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management capabilities, with a track record in program management within defence environments and the potential for

Qualifications

• University degree in Program Management, Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of Defence systems and assets.

Responsibilities

• Trial planning with the customer and working groups to document requirements.
• Develop, review and update operations plans, processes and procedures.
• Plan deployment of mission systems and coordinate project deliverables.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Program Management, Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Country: Australia Location: AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111 Position Role Type: Onsite Support Australia’s Defence Mission Demonstrate leadership while continually learning Connect with diverse teams to solve real world problems Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Operations Lead. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities. This exciting and challenging role requires effective engagement with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver project outcomes. In this role, the Operations Lead works closely with the Operations Manager, the customer, and key stakeholders to achieve trial, or program objectives. This includes contributing to mission setup, supporting mission execution, and assisting in overall mission management to ensure efficient, safe and effective delivery. The role demands strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Trial planning with the customer, support working groups, define and document requirements to achieve Mission success.
• Assist in the development, review and update of operations plans, processes, procedures, and enablers.
• Assist in the planning to support the deployment of mission systems.
• Coordination of project deliverables.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• University Degree in Program Management, Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Proven high standard of written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires broad knowledge of Test Range Mission System Equipment and other Defence assets.
• Demonstrates expertise within their professional discipline and a strong understanding of how their work and decisions impacts other areas of the organisation.
• Desirable – experience in solution and proposal development, including the financial and commercial aspects of a proposal.
• Desirable – prior experience on Defence sustainment support contracts.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 Security clearance as needed.
• Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.